Whether you�??re a gym junkie or a couch potato like myself, we�??ve all been trying to adapt to our new home-based lifestyle following the COVID-19 outbreak. With ready access to a well-stocked pantry but a month-long break from workout classes, keeping fit is harder than ever. The good news? Staying in shape from the comfort of your home is easier than you think.
Make exercising fun
For those who don�??t have the habit of working out, the implementation of �??circuit breaker�?? measures isn�??t going to magically get you moving. That�??s where the element of fun comes in. If you own a Nintendo Switch, switch out Animal Crossing for Ring Fit Adventure, the 2nd most popular game on Switch now.
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Ring Fit Adventure is a single-player role-playing game which requires a ring console and a leg strap accessory. It allows users to clock in mini workouts across various levels of intensity, designed to make you forget the pain of staying in shape. You can even check your pulse rate in between games!
Home workout videos
If you are serious about shedding a few pounds, there�??s an abundance of easy-to-follow workout videos online. A few YouTube channels to get you started on your journey to get abs-olutely toned include POPSUGAR Fitness, MadFit and Joanna Soh Official. In addition to YouTube, there are numerous apps online for the same purpose. In light of the coronavirus, Adidas is offering a 3-month premium membership for 2 of their fitness apps - Adidas Training and Adidas Running - to encourage fans across the world to stick to their fitness regime.
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Influencers are also more than willing to share their workout plans. Tammy, more commonly known as Ohsofickle, recently uploaded her 20-minute long full body workout video on Instagram as requested by her followers.
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Put on your dancing shoes
Even if you don�??t have any dance background, you�??re free to move your happy feet however you fancy. If a full on workout is too intimidating, take baby steps and opt for a fun dance instead.
If you don�??t mind K-POP, try your hand at learning the dance of your favorite singer or band. They�??re mostly upbeat and are likely to help you work up a sweat. Blackpink�??s �??Kill This Love�?? was all the hype when it was first released. Learn a snippet of the dance if you haven�??t done so!
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No dance in mind? Let loose with Just Dance if you own a gaming console (PS4, XBOX One, Wii or Google Stadia) and battle for the top spot with your family members.
Catch up on household chores
Noticed how the floor�??s getting a little dusty and your pile of clothes on the chair is now spilling over? Since you�??re stuck at home, you might as well get your long overdue chores out of the way. Cleaning your house doesn�??t exactly sound like the best stay in plan so we recommend injecting some fun into it.
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Jazz it up with upbeat music and mop in tune with the beats, or better yet, hold your own concert periodically. To avoid getting overwhelmed even before starting, break your tasks down and reward yourself with a little sinful dessert upon completion. By the end of it all, we guarantee you�??ll not only feel accomplished, but also a tad fitter.
Regardless of your method of staying fit, cut down on unhealthy snacks and drink ample amounts of water. Let�??s use this time to work towards a better version of ourselves and take a break from the fast-paced life for a while!
